http://www.virtual-u.org

Everyone is interested in the world of higher education these days, but how does one actually get to make important decisions regarding one of these august institutions? With this latest release of Virtual U. 2.1. it is now possible for Windows users around the world to step into the shoes of a university president and learn about the world of higher education management. Designed to "foster better understanding of management practices in American colleges and universities," Virtual U. allows users to establish and monitor many major components (such as faculty salaries) of one of these institutions. This fun and engaging simulator program is compatible with all systems running Windows 95 and higher. [KMG]

http://www.joern-thiemann.de/tools/index.html

Slide Show Maker 3.53 is a small application that allows users to create an .avi file from a number of .bmp or .jpg images. After creating these files, users have the ability to add professional looking effects, such as text overlays and fade-in or fade-out effects. The interface used to implement these effects is well laid out, and users can begin to use the program after a few minutes of trying out the various commands and tools. Additionally, the homepage contains a FAQ section and several screen shots of the program in use. Slide Show Maker 3.53 is compatible with all systems running Windows 95 and higher. [KMG]